Cables; Ethernet Cables; 10Base-T/100Base-T(X) Pin Assignments - IS5 COMMUNICATIONS iES6 Series User Manual

Cables

4.1

Ethernet Cables

The iES6 series switches have standard Ethernet ports. According to the link type, the switches use either CAT
3, 4, 5, 5e UTP cables to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or hubs). See
below for cable specifications.
The cable types and specifications are as shown below.
Cable
10Base-T Cat.3, 4, 5 100-ohm
100Base-T(X) Cat.5 100-ohm UTP

4.1.1 10Base-T/100Base-T(X) Pin Assignments

With 10Base-T/100Base-T(X) cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6 are used
for receiving data.
The 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 Pin Assignments is as shown below:
Pin Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
The iES6 Series switches support auto MDI/MDI-X operation. You can use a straight-through cable to connect
a PC to the switch. The table below shows the 10Base-T/100Base-T(X) MDI and MDI-X port pin outs.
iS5 Communications Inc.
Type
iES6 Series User's Manual
Max. Length
UTP 100 m (328 ft.)
UTP 100 m (328 ft.)
Assignment
TD+
TD-
RD+
Not used
Not used
RD-
Not used
Not used
Connector
RJ45
RJ45
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